The Analyst Waited Anxiously at His Computer and Finally the Answer

question 86

Multiple Choice

The analyst waited anxiously at his computer and finally the answer appeared - he would need 57 chickens to fund his retirement plan.Still, he had some nagging doubts about some assumptions he had made and he wondered how much faith he should put into the answer of 57.In order to test how reliable the figure 57 is, the analyst should conduct

• A)simulation.
• B)shock tests.
• C)sensitivity analysis.
• D)focus groups.

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Definitions:

Known Liabilities

Obligations that are quantifiable, and the company is aware of, including debts and other financial responsibilities that appear on the balance sheet.

Employee Earnings Report

A detailed record that shows the amount of money an employee has earned over a particular period, including wages, bonuses, and deductions.

Gross Earnings

The total amount of money earned by an individual or organization before any deductions are made.

Contingent Liabilities

Contingent liabilities are potential liabilities that may occur depending on the outcome of a future event, and are recorded in the company's financial statements if probable and estimable.